Caliper - Front Disc Brake - Twin Piston
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Dirt, oil, and solvents can damage caliper seals. Ensure assembly area is clean and dry.
NOTE:
Always use new, clean Mopar® DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid when assembling brake caliper.
NOTE:
Never use old or used piston seals or boots for assembly.
- Lubricate caliper pistons, piston seals (1) and piston bores (2) with clean, fresh brake fluid.
- Install NEW piston seal (1) into groove of each caliper piston bore (2).NOTE: Make sure seal is fully seated and not twisted in groove.
- Install NEW boot (1) on each piston (2) and work boot lip into groove at top of piston. Stretch boot rearward straightening boot folds, then move boot forward as necessary until folds snap uniformly into place.
- Install each piston (1), one at a time, into its caliper piston (2) bore, pressing piston down to bottom of bore using hand-pressure. Using a piece of wood or wooden hammer handle may also suffice as long as piston and boot damage is avoided.
CAUTION: When seating dust boots in following step, use care not to over-install boots or damage will occur. Each boot (2) will bottom in the counterbore before the top of the boot reaches the surface of the caliper. The boot will bottom with approximately 2 mm (1/16 inch) (3) of boot still showing above caliper housing.
- Seat dust boots (3) in caliper counterbores using Installer (2), Special Tool 9315, with Handle (1), Special Tool C-4171. Install each dust boot until it bottoms. Do not over-seat dust boot or damage will occur.
- Install caliper bleeder screw (2) in caliper housing (1). Tighten bleeder screw to 15 N.m (125 in. lbs.) torque.
- Install caliper on vehicle. See INSTALLATION .